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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 The Opportunity

4 The University

6 History Governance

7 The Academic Program

9 Advancement

10 Highlights of University Life

11 The Leadership Agenda

12 Qualities Sought in the Next University President

13 Nominations and Inquiries

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THE OPPORTUNITY

Salisbury University, part of the University System of Maryland, invites applications and nominations for the position of president. The position begins on July 1, 2018 upon the retirement of President Janet Dudley-Eshbach who has served the university with distinction since 2000. The search is being assisted by Academic Search, Inc. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, applications should be received by February 13, 2018.

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Salisbury University is a student-centered, public regional comprehensive university focused on providing a high quality undergraduate education while supporting a growing graduate student population. It is a member of the University System of Maryland (USM). The scenic campus is located on Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore, close to ocean beaches and the Chesapeake Bay, and two hours from the metropolitan areas of Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. The university maintains sound financial footing and enjoys a culture of collaborative strategic planning and shared governance.

The successful candidate joins a university that has been cited nationally by U.S. News and World Report, the Princeton Review and Forbes. Today, the university houses four endowed colleges: the Charles R. & Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts, the Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology, the Samuel W. & Marilyn C. Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies, and the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business and a growing Honors College that houses two endowed Honors Programs. This spring the university will hire a transitional leader to lay ground work for a new College of Health and Human Services. SU offers approximately 60 distinct undergraduate programs, 15 MA programs and 2 doctoral programs. With a student population of approximately 8,700 undergraduate and graduate students, SU employs 430 full-time faculty and over 1,000 full-time staff. With a faculty ratio of 16:1, the university fosters close individual contact between students and faculty and brings together talented students from across campus to engage in collaborative research and professional development. The university values the diversity of its student population; undergraduate minority and international enrollment is approximately 27%. Students come from 32 states and 40 foreign countries. Salisbury University's total operating budget for FY 2018 is $206 million.

The university continues to be recognized as an efficient and effective institution, having been named a “Model of Efficiency” by University Business and for the fourth year in a row, was highlighted for its productivity and strong graduation rates by the State of Maryland’s Department of Legislative Services. Salisbury University remains among the State’s most affordable options for graduating high school seniors. While some institutions across the country are experiencing declines in the number of applications, SU’s demand remains strong. For the class entering in the fall of 2017, nearly 8,200 students applied to fill a class size of approximately 1,300 seats. In spring 2016, SU graduated the largest class in institutional history, up 5% from 2015 and up 20% from 2010.

A recent economic analysis report notes that Salisbury University contributes some $480 million dollars to the economy of the Lower Eastern Shore and supports nearly 3,000 jobs. The report also demonstrates that SU is among the leading economic engines of the entire Eastern Shore. Community relations are an important part of the SU vision, and much of the university’s developments in the city, especially with private/public partnerships, are considered cutting edge innovations. The university has expanded its footprint in the city with the acquisition of commercial property in downtown Salisbury and acreage south of the current campus. The university hosts world class music and performing arts programs and routinely offers off-campus programming for the larger Salisbury community. With a nationally recognized vocal program, an active theatre program and the only glass blowing program offered in Maryland, the university has emerged as a cultural catalyst for promoting the arts in the region. The University is also home for the Ward Museum and Delmarva Public Radio. A new Fine and Performing Arts Center has been approved recognizing the role of art, music and dance. Recent activities by the City of Salisbury open up opportunities for future partnerships

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and collaboration, including the city’s hosting of the National Folk Festival for the next three years.

The university maintains a high level of academic quality. It is one of only eleven Master’s granting institutions recognized by the US Department of State as a top producer of Fulbright scholars. The Perdue School of Business and the Accounting and Legal Studies department are both AACSB internationally accredited, and the Department of Nursing holds the highest NCLEX pass rate in Maryland. The university houses several centers of excellence, including the Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution, the Center for Extended and Lifelong Learning, the Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development Hub, the Institute of Public Affairs and Civic Engagement (PACE), Business Economic and Community Outreach Network (BEACON), Mid Atlantic Sales and Marketing Institute, the Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture and the Eastern Shore Regional GIS Cooperative.

A work group comprised of faculty members from across the university has worked to update Salisbury University’s General Education curriculum since 2015. SU was also named to the inaugural list of STEM Jobs Approved Colleges for 2015 and was highlighted for its work in “leading the way in connecting education with high demand, high growth STEM occupations.” In May 2015, SU graduated its first cohort of students from the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) program, which is filling a critical workforce need on the Lower Eastern Shore and beyond.

Since 2011, 21 SU graduates have been named Teachers of the Year by the counties in which they teach throughout Maryland. SU’s Department of Teacher Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Maryland State Department of Education. Also, SU’s Early Childhood and Elementary Education Program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

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HISTORY

In 1922, the Maryland Legislature established a commission to determine a location for a two-year teacher’s college on the state’s Eastern Shore. A site at Salisbury was selected and the institution opened in September 1925. Indeed, the next president has the exciting prospect of setting the course and leading the celebration of the university’s centennial celebration in 2025.

The college’s two-year course of study was increased to three years in 1931 and to four years in 1934. Following this, and by action of the Legislature of 1935, the College was authorized to grant the Bachelor of Science.

The academic program expanded in 1947 and in 1960, offering four-year programs in arts and sciences and providing students with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science. The university continues to meet the increasing demands of society for quality education and today offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in liberal arts, sciences and in the professional fields of business administration, education, medical technology, nursing, respiratory therapy and social work.

In 1962, the State Board of Trustees approved the offering of graduate programs, leading to the following master’s degree programs: Applied Biology (M.S.), Applied Health Physiology (M.S.), Business Administration (M.B.A.), Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution

(M.A.), Education (M.Ed.), English (M.A.), Geographic Information Systems Management (M.S.), History (M.A.), Mathematics Education (M.S.M.E.), Nursing (M.S.), Social Work (M.S.W.) and Teaching (M.A.T.). In 2012, the University was approved to offer doctoral studies, leading to the following doctoral degree programs: Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P) and Doctor of Education in Contemporary Curriculum Theory and Instruction - Literacy (Ed.D.).

During the past twenty years Salisbury has experienced significant growth in its enrollment and campus facilities. Since 2002, more than $250 million were invested in the construction of Henson Hall, The Teacher and Education and Technology Center, Perdue Hall, The Patricia R. Guererri Academic Commons, and Sea Gull Stadium. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the campus is composed of more than 200 acres, with 79 buildings and 11 residence halls.

Salisbury University is part of the University System of Maryland (USM) which is the state’s public higher education system. USM’s 12 institutions, two regional higher education centers, and system office work closely together to leverage their collective expertise and resources, share best practices, increase the system’s effectiveness and efficiency, and advance USM’s mission to improve the quality of life in Maryland.

A 17 member Board of Regents governs the USM. The Salisbury President is appointed by the Board of Regents and is accountable both to that body and to the USM Chancellor, Dr. Robert L. Caret. The USM Office provides centralized planning and support to the campus.

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There are four endowed schools at Salisbury plus the newly created The College of Health and Human Services. Below are short descriptions of the schools:

The Perdue School of BusinessThe only AACSB accredited program on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Salisbury began offering business courses in 1948, with the first business degree awarded in 1972. The Perdue School of Business was established in 1986 through a multimillion-dollar fund created to provide the Dean with resources to ensure excellence in the academic programs of the School. It has four academic departments: Accounting and Legal Studies, Economics and Finance, Information and Decision Sciences, and Marketing and Management. Three degrees are offered: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Business Administration.

The Fulton School of Liberal Arts, also known as The Charles R. and Martha N. Fulton School of Liberal Arts, was endowed in 1989, it is the largest and most diverse of the four schools within the university. The Fulton School champions both discipline-based and interdisciplinary programs. The School provides support for numerous faculty, university, and community initiatives, including the Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, the Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement, the Maryland Summer Center for the Arts, the Bobbi Biron Theatre Program, the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra, and the Center for Conflict Resolution.

In the Fall of 2008, the School instituted a new, enhanced curriculum, moving from a three credit to a four-credit course model intended to provide students with "a more rigorous, focused, and deeper learning experience."

The Samuel W. & Marilyn C. Seidel School of Education & Professional Studies includes undergraduate programs in athletic training, exercise science, teacher education, and social work. Graduate programs are offered in teacher

education and social work. A trademark of all Seidel School majors is experiential learning. Students gain real-world experience with its partners in multiple settings that include regional professional development schools, social work agencies, sports medicine clinics, hospitals, fitness clubs, and universities. Course work culminates into semester-long internships that prepare students for future career challenges

The Henson School of Science and Technology includes the faculties of applied health physiology, biological sciences, chemistry, geography and geosciences, mathematical and computer sciences, clinical laboratory science/medical technology, nursing, physics and respiratory therapy.

The mission of the Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology is to provide an outstanding student-centered learning environment in which expert faculty empower students with knowledge and skills in the basic and applied sciences and mathematics. The Henson School prides itself in recruiting diverse faculty and students and providing a highly collaborative environment in the classroom, laboratory, field and industry settings. Additionally, the Henson School collaborates with employers and post-graduate institutions in order to support successful career pathways for its graduates. Within Henson School majors, students develop the knowledge and skills they need to function as professionals within their disciplines and as informed citizens. The Henson School of Science and Technology includes the faculties of biological sciences, chemistry, geography and geosciences, mathematical and computer sciences, and physics. The physical infrastructure of the Henson School is continually enhanced through federal grants and private gifts.

The Honors CollegeSalisbury University’s Honors College brings together high-achieving students and dedicated faculty in a small university environment, and as a result, allows motivated students to become

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exceptional graduates. The College recruits well over 10% of entering undergraduates each year, has dedicated housing and space on campus, and fosters close individual contact between students and faculty. Honors courses and extracurricular activities are intended to enrich and complement other educational opportunities and include Living Learning Communities, Community Engagement Projects, support for nationally competitive scholarships such as the Gates Cambridge and Fulbright, and extensive undergraduate research and creative activity. The Honors College includes the endowed Bellavance Honors Program, the School of Business Honors Program, and, soon, a Science & Mathematics Honors Program made possible with the support of a recent endowment. The Honors College has been recognized for its student-run newsletter (top in the nation) and the active role of its dean within the national Honors education community. The Honors College benefits from the leadership of the Honors College Dean and Faculty Director, instruction by visiting professors and affiliated faculty from across the campus, and dedicated scholarship and other financial resources.

College of Health & Human ServicesGiven the societal importance of and workforce demands for healthcare and human services-related graduates, Salisbury University plans a strategic reorganization in 2018 which will establish a new College of Health & Human Services (CHHS). The CHHS will coalesce academic programs, research, services and facilities into a single academic unit and will elevate the visibility of these programs and, through the appointment of a Dean of the College, establish clear responsibility and strong leadership for health and human services at Salisbury University. The CHHS will enroll students from the baccalaureate through the doctoral level and will be comprised of three units: the School of Nursing; the School of Social Work; and the School of Health Sciences which will include Athletic Training, Applied Health Physiology, Exercise Science, Community Health, Medical Lab Science and Respiratory Therapy.

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The Salisbury Foundation (SUF), created in 1973, is separately incorporated as a 501(c)3 organization that receives private gifts in support of the university. Last year it received new gifts and planned gifts of over $7 million and holds 154 endowment funds and total assets of $74.7 million. Year after year, the Salisbury University Foundation investment returns routinely outperform their benchmarks, including similar sized foundations.

The SUF continues to be a trusted entity for philanthropic support by alumni and community donors. A recent gift of $5.5 million from Dave and Patsy Rommel will help the Center for Entrepreneurship in downtown Salisbury. It was a partner in the building of the $65 million Teacher Education and Technology Center, and the $8 million donation for the Franklin P. Perdue School of business. Additional land adjacent to campus was purchased for the NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program, where state-of-the-art outdoor sporting venues are being completed in early 2018. An SU program to help create jobs throughout the mid-Atlantic will continue another five years, thanks to a new $1 million gift from the Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation which funds the Ratcliffe Shore Hatchery entrepreneurship competition in SU’s Perdue School of Business.

Salisbury University has nearly 50,000 alumni and its alumni association provides a wide range of programs and services to maintain positive relations with graduates. The Salisbury University community takes pride in the accomplishments of its alumni who are distinguished leaders in the education, business, health care, governmental and not-for-profit sectors. Among the university’s notable alumni are: Perdue Farms Chairman, Jim Perdue; Broadway actress, Jennifer Hope Wills; Baltimore Ravens Owner, Steve Bisciotti; Pam Dolle of Dolle’s Candy in Ocean City; Dover Corporation CEO Robert Livingston; Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Dan Quinn; Wall Street “Fearless Girl” Sculptor Kristen Visbal; Warner Bros. Senior Vice President Barry Ziehl; former Assistant Secretary of Education in the Bush Administration, Diane Auer Jones; Vice Chairman of J.P. Morgan, Ron McGann; and the Weather Channel’s Mike Seidel.

The new president will be expected to finish planning and lead a major campaign that will seek to raise approximately $75 million in support of scholarships, programmatic initiatives and capital improvements. This ambitious work is done in coordination with the Salisbury Foundation and the University’s advancement staff.

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ADVANCEMENT

Salisbury University’s reputation as a high quality academic institution at an affordable price has led to its branding as “A Maryland University of National Distinction.” A part of what marks the national distinction at Salisbury is the high quality of student life which provides rich learning opportunities for students that reach beyond the classroom. The four goals established by the Student Affairs Division for 2014-20 include (1) Fostering safe and inclusive communities, (2) educate students for campus, career and life, (3) embrace innovation and (4) motivate student affairs professionals to increase effectiveness and efficiency. Residential life is important, with a two-year residency requirement for undergraduate students. Living-Learning communities offer smart classrooms that double as study areas.

Participating in the Capital Athletic Conference & New Jersey Athletic Conference (football), Salisbury University is recognized as one of the most competitive intercollegiate athletics programs in the country and has celebrated 20 NCAA Division III Championships, including 12 national championships by the men’s lacrosse team. The university has some of the top athletic facilities in NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics, including a new state-of-the-art stadium with plans to build a future fieldhouse and convocation center.

SU is a leader in sustainability. The university’s sustainability efforts are a point of emphasis in the new campus facilities plan. The campus takes pride in having nine LEED certified buildings including five LEED Gold Awards. The Green Fund program, proposed by the Student Government Association, provides annual grants to students, faculty and staff to support campus sustainability projects. SU is committed to reducing the campus environmental footprint through efforts such as a partnership to cut energy usage over the next 15 years, and the recently launched SU GullRide to encourage students and employees to carpool, The Nanticoke River

Center, located on a tributary to the Chesapeake Bay, provides space for meetings, retreats, and environmental education.

Community relations is an important aspect of university life and was emphasized in the 2004 “Partners for Progress “initiative to strengthen town-gown relations. Students in 100 organizations perform more than 35,000 hours of volunteer service, joining faculty and staff in community volunteer activities. Civic engagement has emerged as an important extension of the classroom at Salisbury that connects the campus with the city of Salisbury and the region. Salisbury University has a long history of engaging with the downtown Salisbury community. A recent BEACON study shows that students spend $90 million locally and visitors to campus spend an additional $4.4 million. Students, faculty and staff contributed $80 million over the past 10 years to local state and federal budgets via taxes. Through the creation of the position of Executive Director of Economic Development, the university’s reach into the community has been enhanced to coordinate and support economic development.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF UNIVERSITY LIFE

The next president will succeed President Janet Dudley-Eshbach, who came to SU in 2000. Through a collaborative relationship with faculty and staff, and a commitment to shared governance, SU has flourished under her leadership style. The faculty, staff and students seek a president who will continue the long-honored tradition of shared governance, honesty, transparency and mutual respect. They also seek a president who will continue to raise the academic profile of SU, and champion the university as a premier nationally known institution. The next president is expected to foster the values expressed in the 2014 strategic plan’s core values which include: Excellence, Student Centeredness, Learning, Community, Civic Engagement, and Diversity.

Four primary themes and priorities are emphasized in the strategic plan. These are expressed as imperatives where the university must: • Educate students for success in academics,

career and life • Embrace innovation to enhance the Salisbury

University experience • Foster a sense of community on campus and

at the local, national and international level• Provide appropriate programs, spaces and

resources for all members of the campus community

Goals identified for the years ahead include:• Finishing the General Education revision• Hiring a new provost• Lead a new capital campaign• Encouraging the growth of graduate

programs • Supporting the University System of

Maryland's priorities: revenue enhancement, enrollment management, and continuing to raise the academic profile of all the System's universities.

During the last few years, SU has produced the following results from the strategic plan:• SU graduated its first class of doctoral

students from its Doctorate of Nursing Practice program

• Expanded its presence in Salisbury's downtown through the generous gift of the Gallery Building by local developers

• Salisbury University built its new outdoor athletics competition venues, featuring Sea Gull Stadium, which provide outstanding facilities for its athletics teams.

• Developed a new Facilities Master Plan, which showcases expansion efforts to include a new fine and performing arts center and a new field house on campus.

• SU has become known for its international emphasis by increasing numbers of Fulbright Fellowship recipients, opportunities for students to study abroad, and the development of international education partnerships.

The current strategic plan will end early in the new president’s term. The new president will be expected to engage the campus community in working to create a new strategic plan in compliance with the guidelines of the State of Maryland and the University System of Maryland.

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THE LEADERSHIP AGENDA

Vision: Salisbury University (SU) seeks an innovative and entrepreneurial leader with the skills and commitment to respond to the rapidly changing environment of higher education in the 21st century. SU is looking for someone with drive and energy to articulate a short, medium, and long-term vision for a regional comprehensive university as a place for high quality undergraduate and graduate education while also serving as a regional center for the liberal arts, economic development, and community engagement.

An Academic Leader: Salisbury seeks an outstanding leader with the academic credentials and demonstrated experiences that inspire faculty, staff, students, and the entire community to advance the mission of the university well into the 21st century. In addition, the new president must understand the role of the president in a context of shared governance and as a member of the University System of Maryland (USM), have the energy and vision to make decisions, and the passion to champion SU as a premier academic regional, public comprehensive institution in the Mid-Atlantic with aspirations to serve as a leading university nationally and globally.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The next president will fully commit to and advocate for policies, programs, and practices that lead to a more inclusive environment for students and the greater community. This requires proactive leadership and demonstrated experiences in supporting a culture of diversity and inclusion, as well as the recruitment and retention of a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.

Forging Community Partnerships: Salisbury University seeks a leader to build upon its well-established and demonstrated local community partnerships. The next leader of SU will understand and champion the institution’s role in the economic, social, and cultural development in the larger Delmarva region.

Financial Experience and Knowledge: The new president will serve as the chief economic steward and fundraiser for the university. To do so they must display a demonstrated record of strong managerial and fiscal skills, as well as the creativity and ability to serve as a good financial steward and raise resources from a wide variety of sources.

Commitment to the Student Experience: The new president will be expected to continue to support the student-centered educational experience. The new president will be expected to continue to support the student-centered educational experience and, in doing so, valuing education and experiences both inside and outside of the classroom. This includes a focus on the primacy of teaching and learning in the classroom, as well as student growth and development by nurturing a safe and attractive environment, creating rich opportunities for undergraduate research, civic engagement, international experiences, internships, musical and theatrical productions and through supporting Salisbury’s outstanding intercollegiate athletics program, which contributes significantly to the quality of campus life and alumni engagement.

An Effective Communicator:The new president will engage with constituents at all levels. The stakeholders seek both a motivator and a unifier. The dedicated faculty and staff look to the president to engage the community in discussions about a shared commitment to academic mission, standards, and programs. The president should both set the tone and nourish the commitment to the mission and sense of community that is prized by faculty, staff and students. The president will need to be an effective communicator, including being a superb listener, who can empower the leadership team and others on campus to advance the university. Finally, the new president is expected to be highly visible and engaged with the campus and larger community.

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QUALITIES SOUGHT IN THE NEXT PRESIDENT

A completed application will include a cover letter addressing how the applicant possesses the characteristics above, curriculum vitae and the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three references, none of whom will be contacted without the permission of the applicant. The position will remain open until filled, but only applications received by February 13 can be assured full consideration. If you wish to have a confidential discussion regarding this position, you may contact one of the Senior Consultants assisting this search; Jessica Kozloff (jsk@academic-search.com) or Jay Lemons, President of Academic search (jay@academic-search.com).

Academic Search, Inc. has been retained to assist Salisbury University with this search. Applications and nominations should be sent to: SalisburyPresident@academic-search.com. More information about Salisbury University is available able at http://www.salisbury.edu/.

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